Front of House Receptionist / Administrator
Criminal Law Practice, Dublin 8
Full-Time, Permanent Position
Our client are a busy and well-established Criminal Law practice based in Dublin 8 seeking an experienced, professional, and highly organised Front of House Receptionist / Administrator to join their team. This is a client-facing role requiring excellent communication skills, strong administrative abilities, and a compassionate approach when dealing with clients who may be experiencing difficult or stressful circumstances.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing the front desk and welcoming clients and visitors in a professional manner
- Answering and directing incoming telephone calls efficiently
- Scheduling appointments and managing solicitors’ court diaries
- Opening new files and maintaining accurate client records on the case management system
- Audio typing from digital dictation
- Preparation of legal documents, briefs to Counsel, and court-related documentation
- Filing, scanning, photocopying, binding, and archiving files
- Processing incoming and outgoing post, deliveries, and receivables
- Assisting with Legal Aid applications and claims
- General office administration and support to solicitors and legal staff
- Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring compliance with office procedures
The Ideal Candidate:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a receptionist, administrative, or legal secretarial role
- Previous experience within a legal practice, particularly Criminal Law, is highly desirable
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with case management software such as Keyhouse or similar systems would be advantageous
- Excellent typing skills, including experience with digital dictation
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
- Professional, friendly, and confident telephone manner
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team environment
- High level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail
- Experience dealing with clients in sensitive or stressful situations is desirable
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Supportive and professional working environment
- Opportunity to develop your career within a respected Criminal Law practice
- Convenient Dublin 8 location with excellent transport links
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Audrey Power
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided
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If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.
Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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